agranulocyte
|a-gran-u-lo-cyte|
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/eɪˈɡrænjʊloʊˌsaɪt/
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/eɪˈɡrænjʊləˌsaɪt/
white blood cell without granules
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agranulocyte' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without', 'granulum' meaning 'small grain', and 'cyte' meaning 'cell'.
Historical Evolution
'agranulocyte' was formed by combining the Greek elements 'a-', 'granulum', and 'cyte' to describe cells without granules.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'cells without granules', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of white blood cell that lacks granules in its cytoplasm, such as lymphocytes and monocytes.
Agranulocytes play a crucial role in the immune response.
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Last updated: 2025/06/03 01:51